The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State Chapter, joins the family, friends, and the entire Nigerian football community in mourning the passing of one of Nigeria’s most respected football icons, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde. With great gratitude to God for a life well spent, we received the news of the passing of…
The football world witnessed an unprecedented and dramatic moment as a total of twenty-three red cards were issued in the final secinds of the campeonato Mineiro final between Cruzeiro and Atlético MGAfter things finally cooled down, Cruzeiro lifted the trophy , setting what is widely considered a record in the history of the sport. The…
…Offers Special Prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, and Hon. Barr. Oluyemisi Rosiji In a demonstration of compassion, humanitarian service, and spiritual devotion, the Alakuko Oba-Elect, , has announced the commencement of a Free Medical Outreach alongside a Ramadan Public Lecture themed “Spiritual Benefits of Ramadan Fasting.”…
The (APGA) has announced that it will not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, declaring its intention to support the re-election bid of President , should he emerge as the presidential candidate of the (APC). The announcement was made by the party’s National Chairman, who stated that the decision reflects APGA’s alignment…
President has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate—comprising 31 career diplomats and 34 non-career ambassadors—to various diplomatic missions across the world and to the United Nations. This was disclosed on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, , in an official statement. According to the statement, the postings follow the confirmation of…
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited, have joined other football stakeholders across the country in mourning the death of El-Kanemi Warriors Chairman, Ibrahim Mainu Mustapha. In a statement released to the media in Lagos on Friday, GTI’s Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, said the organisation…
….Commends Barrister Oluyemisi Rosiji for Swift Approval and Exemplary Leadership. The Honourable Councillor representing Ward C in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Sanya Olusegun Olumose, on Friday, February 20, 2026, conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing desilting and clearing of the drainage channel along Social Club Road, Abule-Egba, Lagos. The intervention, approved…
The Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State Chapter, Ambassador Olatutu Oladunni, alongside members of the Executive Committee (EXCO), has extended warm felicitations to Muslim and Christian faithful across Lagos State as they commence the sacred observances of Ramadan and Lent. In her goodwill message, Amb. Oladunni described both seasons as…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed circulating reports alleging that FIFA has delivered a verdict on Nigeria’s protest concerning the eligibility of certain players fielded by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The dispute arose following Nigeria’s elimination on penalties by DR Congo’s national team in the final round of the African play-offs…
In a development that mirrors Nigeria’s ongoing push for strategic road infrastructure as a catalyst for national integration and economic growth, the Government of Gabon, in partnership with Porteo BTP Gabon, has officially commenced the development and asphalting of the Alembe–Lopé–Carrefour Leroy Mykouyi Road. The project, which was formally flagged off on Friday, 6 February,…
